Preamble
Recitals 52
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (Article 1-5) 5
Chapter 2 - OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS (Article 6-11) 6
Chapter 3 - CONFORMITY OF THE PRODUCT (Article 12-16) 5
Chapter 4 - NOTIFICATION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODIES (Article 17-33) 17
Chapter 5 - UNION MARKET SURVEILLANCE, CONTROL OF PRODUCTS ENTERING THE UNION MARKET AND UNION SAFEGUARD PROCEDURE (Article 34-38) 5
Chapter 6 - COMMITTEE, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS (Article 39-45) 7
Annexes 12
- Annex I
- Annex II
- Annex III
- Annex IV
- Annex V
- Annex VI
- Annex VII
- Annex VIII
- Annex IX
- Annex X
- Annex XI
- Annex XII

components

Uses as of 27/10/2016

Definitions over time (1)

18/04/2014 – 30/05/2026 applies on 27/10/2016 Article 2, ATEX directive Scope: Whole act

For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

‘components’ means any item essential to the safe functioning of equipment and protective systems but with no autonomous function;

Each has its own scope, dates and uses. Open one to see when it applies.